Six‐Minute Walk Test Is Superior to Grip Strength as a Marker of Functional Recovery During Cancer Cachexia Rehabilitation by Addison Barber, Amber Willbanks, Kathryn Abplanalp, Christopher W. Lewis, Ben Binder‐Markey, Prakash Jayabalan, Richard L. Lieber, Ishan Roy

“…ABSTRACT Background Decline in functional independence is a defining event of cancer cachexia, and attempts at creating cachexia‐specific therapies have largely failed because of the inability to identify treatments that improve functional capacity. …”
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Renal function affects the plasma concentration and hematological toxicity of linezolid in elderly patients: a propensity-matched cohort analysis by Bing Liu, Guangrui Geng, Tingting Liu, Lingli Zhou, Fang Wang, Ping Yang, Jiaxin Liu, Junshuai Zhao, Cheng Zhao, Yue Wang, Minna Yang, Jing Fu, Jingyue Chen, Xiaomin Chen, Xiangqun Fang, Lixin Xie, Hongxia Li

“…The decreases in hematological indices were significantly higher in RD group than in RN group. Conclusions Renal function significantly affected linezolid Cmin and hematological toxicity, and the dose of linezolid should be reduced in elderly patients with renal dysfunction. …”
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Clinical significance of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: a retrospective observational study by Xin Sun, Wenyan Zhu, Chunsheng Zhou, Peijun Xue, Zongru Li, Weihong Zhang, Jiuliang Zhao, Ting Zhang, Min Peng, Juhong Shi, Chen Wang

“…MPO-ANCA-IIP patients had more prominent fibrosis on imaging and a greater decline in pulmonary function following treatment. Special attention should be paid to MPO-ANCA positivity during the diagnosis and treatment of IIP patients. …”
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Climate is stronger than you think: Exploring functional planting and TRIAD zoning for increased forest resilience to extreme disturbances. by Clément Hardy, Christian Messier, Yan Boulanger, Dominic Cyr, Élise Filotas

“…It's uncertain whether these results stemmed from the relative lack of small-scale interactions in LANDIS-II through which the effect of functional diversity on stand resilience should occur, or if this effect is small to begin with. …”
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Associations Between Postoperative Symptom Clusters and Functional Status in Lung Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study [Corrigendum] by Liu Y, Lin S, Bai M, Yi H

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Dynamics of clinical-laboratory markers of cholestasis on the ursosan therapy in patients with organic abnormalities of the bile-excreting tracts drainage function by A. L. Korkin, Ye. A. Ugorelova

“…The ursosan’s therapy should be prolonged more than 8 days after operative restoration of the bile passage on the bile ducts considering high level of lithogenic factors of C bile on these patients as compared to healthy people. …”
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The Impact of Different Types of Exercise on Executive Functions in Overweight/Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Jia Guo, Jingqi Liu, Ruihan Zhu, Guochun Liu, Man Zheng, Chunmei Cao

“…To compare the effects of different exercise training on executive function (EF) in obese or overweight individuals. PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, MEDLINE, and CINAHL. …”
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“I’m not a teacher”: A case of (dys)functional parent-teacher partnerships in a South African township by Rockie Sibanda

“…Teachers collaborating with parents is an axiom of successful school programmes. The parents’ role should be supportive and complementary to the teachers’ pedagogical function. …”
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Effect of intrinsic foot muscles training on foot function and dynamic postural balance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zhen Wei, Ziwei Zeng, Min Liu, Lin Wang

“…This systematic review aimed to analyse the effects of intrinsic foot muscle (IFM) training on foot function and dynamic postural balance. Keywords related to IFM training were used to search four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science databases.) for relevant studies published between January 2011 and February 2021. …”
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Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and functional constipation in adults: a scoping review by Jingyuan Luo, Wing Lam Wendy To, Qianqian Xu, Jialing Zhang, Yanfang Ma, Sen Chow, Danny J. Yu, Chun-Su Yuan, Zhaoxiang Bian

“…Abstract Background Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and functional constipation (FC) are prevalent disorders with overlapping and fluctuating symptoms, which pose challenges for accurate diagnosis. …”
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Yeast Functional Screen to Determine cDNAs of European Alkali Grass (Puccinellia distans) Conferring Selenium (Se) Toxicity by Kübra BUDAK, M. Aydın AKBUDAK

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Comprehensive advances in phytochemical components, bioactive functionality, and processing applications of mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.): a review by Yuao Hu, Zhengyu Yan

“…This review systematically elucidates the phytochemical profiles and biological activities of B. juncea, emphasizing structure–function relationships and processing optimization. …”
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Differential item functioning analysis using the SF-36 in patients with lumbar disc herniation: A quality of life research by Tania Dehesh, Marzieh Mahmoodi, Farhad Iranmanesh, Paria Dehesh, Arash Farvahari

“…Background: Differential item functioning (DIF) presents when individuals from different groups perceive the meaning of items differently in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaires. …”
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Regulating ESG Rating and Data Product Providers: Critically Examining EU Regulation through the Lens of Functional Regulatory Consistency by Iris H.-Y. Chiu, Herwig C.H. Hofmann, Felix Pflücke

“…In this light, this article examines the effectiveness of the Regulation of ESG infomediaries through the lens of “functional regulatory consistency” with other infomediary regulations, for credit rating agencies and stock market benchmarks. …”
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Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruit as a Functional Food for Enhancing Athletic Performance and Recovery: A New Perspective by Sammra Maqsood, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Ali Ikram, Muhammed Adem Abdullahi

“…Date fruit is a nutrient‐dense, functional food that offers several benefits for athletes. …”
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The role of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as neostigmine and rivastigmine on chronic pain and cognitive function in aging: A review of recent clinical applications by Jabril Eldufani, Gilbert Blaise

“…To ensure the correct type and level of given treatment, medical care should be taken to avoid the contribution of chronic pain and cognitive impairment in the elderly population. …”
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Longitudinal single-subject neuroimaging study reveals effects of daily environmental, physiological, and lifestyle factors on functional brain connectivity. by Ana María Triana, Juha Salmi, Nicholas Mark Edward Alexander Hayward, Jari Saramäki, Enrico Glerean

“…However, little is known about the response of brain functional connectivity to environmental, physiological, and behavioral changes on different timescales, from days to months. …”
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Potential uses of botanical extracts of Larrea and Grindelia in organic agriculture: Effects on soil properties and functional traits relative to growth by Lucía C. Marino, Marina Richeri, Dante Borzone, Luciana González Paleo

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Neurobiology of Recovery of Motor Function after Stroke: The Central Nervous System Biomarker Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy by Auwal Abdullahi, Steven Truijen, Wim Saeys

“…Recovery of motor function after stroke involves many biomarkers. This review attempts to identify the biomarker effects responsible for recovery of motor function following the use of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and discuss their implications for research and practice. …”
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How Functional Reviews in the Health Sector Exacerbated Occupational Stress and Burnout Among Clinical Officers at Public Hospitals in Malawi by Paliani Chinguwo

“…Finally, the paper recommends that a psychosocial risk assessment, should be conducted to avoid or minimise the risks of occupational stress and burnout among clinical officers that are posed by the implementation of functional reviews in the health sector.     …”
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